A new start for Hospice
A new Hospice is set to open in Krugersdorp for the community.
It’s a fresh start for Hospice in Krugersdorp as the organisation is set to open it’s doors to the community once again.
A newly formed organisation, Old Oak Hospice, will be built from the ground up and will cover areas from Florida, Roodepoort, Krugersdorp and Carltonville.
“There will be no sign of the old Hospice, everything will be brand new by means of management, approach and service,” Ina Meiring, founder of Old Oak Hospice said.
After winning the fight against cancer, twice, Ina decided to follow her heart and help others who are going though the same ordeal.
“I had my first encounter with Hospice when I was diagnosed with cancer,” Ina explained to the News. She was quite upset to learn that Hospice West Gauteng closed their doors in February last year.
For the new Hospice, Ina has an in-patient practice in mind where patients can comfortably fight the battle with the right equipment, treatment and support at their disposal.
Ina’s first order of business will be the taking over of the previous premises in Burger Street where she plans to create a space where patients and their family can come for coffee and receive emotional, spiritual and physical counseling.
Other service will include an in-patient unit, home based care, daycare and support, bereavement counselling, a training centre, personal development and holistic treatments.
“I am officially inviting the community, businesses and residents to roll up their sleeves and become involved in getting this organisation off the ground. I am also looking for members to sit on the board and help me, help the community.”
Ina invited the community to join in on the first public meeting taking place at 051 Burger Street on 16 April from 10am.
For more information contact Ina on 078 969 7400 or email oldoakhospicewestrand@gmail.com.
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